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Tāngarākau homicide: Police appeal for sightings of Rotorua man
The 57-year-old was found dead in Tāngarākau on May 7
Cambridge tree death: 'Shattered' family pays tribute to amazing mum
She was one of the country's first bilingual teachers at Rakaumanga Kura Kaupapa Māori.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Taranaki high school shifts to online learning
Stratford High School students will be learning from home after an influx of Covid cases.
Dog owned by trust seriously injured a person
A Taranaki trust has pleaded guilty to owning a dog that attacked someone.
$278k bill for Kiwi oil and gas giant over 'harrowing' sackings
Sackings leave oil and gas firm with compensation bill over a quarter of a million dollars
'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to death
The dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.
'Suffering demons': Man's life after killing motorist in head-on crash
The victim had been heading home after attending Americarna in New Plymouth.
Finals hosting rights on the line in Taranaki club rugby
NPOB and Stratford/Eltham are early contenders to host Taranaki club finals day.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
NZ Rugby Foundation initiative saves Taranaki dad's life
The Club Captain said the defibrillator and fast actions made the difference.
Rotorua man named as dead person at centre of homicide inquiry
Homicide investigation launched after his body was discovered at a Tāngarākau campground.
Police reveal identity of man found dead at Taranaki campground
The police have named the man found dead on Saturday in Taranaki
Iwi environment unit 'big step up' for regional council
Taranaki Regional Council has an agreement with iwi post-settlement governance entities.
'I can't even walk properly': Mum's $30K loan for hysterectomy to end pain
Her pain was so bad she would regularly faint at work.
Iwi considering extending Taranaki kaimoana ban
It would mean kaimoana gathering is banned from New Plymouth to Hāwera.
How a single punch shattered the lives of one young couple
Violent attack at New Plymouth bar shows the "danger of alcohol and youth", judge says.
Rugby skills session gets Stratford youth prepared
Children from the district enjoyed some free rugby training from local premier clubs.
Protester tries to avoid wearing mask at court
Former Taranaki Regional Council candidate Brett Power leaves court disappointed.
Police accused of insensitivity over Kaoss Price's death
Kaoss Price, 22, was shot after he rammed a police car on SH3 on Saturday night.
'He's only a kid': Friend of Kaoss Price says shooting was unjustified
The 22-year-old was shot dead on State Highway 3 after a run-in with officers.
Kaoss Price fatal shooting: Police reveal he was unarmed and tried to carjack drivers
The review would look into how Price's sentence was handled before his death.
Police shooting victim's former rugby mates reveal 'huge future' that never was
Kaoss Price's talents even drew a comparison with dynamic All Black Sonny Bill Williams.
Fatal police shootings: Call for change in approach
A criminal justice advocate says police aren't held accountable for how they treat Māori.
Kaoss Price shooting: Investigation centres on witnesses and vehicles
Police would reveal more information later this week.
The man shot dead by police: A dark past and a promise to 'make changes'
An associate of Kaoss Price spent some time speaking with him the morning before he died.
Police shooting victim rammed patrol car after cops stopped friend's vehicle
Police are expected to give further details during a media conference at 11am today.
Museum Notebook: Superman vs the moa
He wasn't fighting Lex Luthor, Zod, or Brainiac; he was fighting a moa.
Roads remain closed after fatal police shooting in New Plymouth
Police are expected to give an update this morning following last night's shooting.
Fatal police shooting: Man dead after officers stop vehicle
Police are working to identify the person and notify their next of kin.
More than 50 children given expired Covid vaccine
Children received a paediatric vaccine dose that was between one and 11 days expired.
Whanganui: stink at meatworks came from helping hand
Affco says an odour problem was due to taking on extra rendering.
Returning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prison
The inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.
Avon School makes move to online learning for rest of term
Pupils will study from home for the remainder of the school term.